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Would You Be Able to Graduate From High School Today?

Talin Vartanian

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About This Quiz

High school memories are generally about making new friends, dancing at prom or homecoming and, of course, studying for those difficult exams. Do you remember much about subjects like math, history, science and English?

Some of these subjects might have seemed pointless back in the day, but they're essential to shaping all of us into well-rounded human beings. In other words, it's not about remembering specific formulas, historic dates or what a compound word is (although that might come in handy in the future). High school is about using that smart brain of yours to figure out problems in a creative and logical manner. And, speaking of difficult subjects, you probably remember advanced classes like chemistry, physics, calculus and biology, which required you to stretch your brain muscles and use those after-school hours for homework help!

But what does it mean to graduate from high school? Is it all about getting good grades, or is it really about becoming a competent person who will succeed in a future career? There's no right or wrong answer to this, but it's something to ponder nonetheless. So if you're curious about whether or not you'd pass high school today, take this educational quiz now!

Did you always get good grades during your school years?

Absolutely

For the most part, yes

Only in some classes

Nope, not at all

Iron is an element of the periodic table. What is its symbol?

I

Fe

Ir

Io

When you study, are your study materials organized?

Of course, I'm super organized.

I'm somewhat organized.

It depends on the day I'm having.

I'm super messy.

Which of the following formulas is known as the Pythagorean theorem?

a³+b³=c³

a²+b²=c²

a+b=c

y=mx+b

How many hours per week would you spend studying for an exam?

At least 10 hours

Between five and ten hours

Between two and five hours

Zero hours

What is the answer to the following math problem: 5/.50?

10

2.5

1.5

1

Do you like to participate in classroom discussions?

Yes, because that's very interesting to me.

It depends on the topic.

Occasionally

No, I could care less.

F. Scott Fitzgerald is the author of which of these popular books?

"Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"

"To Kill a Mockingbird"

"The Great Gatsby"

"The Catcher in the Rye"

Is it better to study by yourself or with a group of people?

With other people

With one other person

By myself

I don't like to study.

The atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima during WWII was known as _______?

"Fat Man"

"Little Boy"

"B Reactor"

"Gadget"

Do you believe in eating a well-balanced breakfast before going to school?

Absolutely

Not if I'm running late

Does a granola bar count?

Nope, that's a waste of time.

Who was the second president of the United States?

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

John Adams

Abraham Lincoln

How do you tend to prioritize different types of homework?

By level of difficulty

By starting with the heaviest workload

By starting with my favorite subject

I don't.

Which of these states was not one of the original thirteen colonies?

Delaware

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

Ohio

How much sleep would you probably get before a big exam?

At least 9 hours

Between 7 and 9 hours

Between 5 and 7 hours

Less than 5 hours

Do you know what the largest country on our planet is, by area?

China

Canada

United States of America

Russia

Would it be more fun to attend a party or study for an exam?

It's more important to study for an exam.

Both sound fun to me.

Partying!

Sleeping sounds like the most fun to me.

You've got a heart that works hard to keep you alive, but do you know how many valves it has?

Six

Four

Eight

12

Who would be your biggest critic when it comes to your grades?

Myself

My teachers

My parents or guardians

No one

One of these words is not an abstract noun, but do you know which one it is?

History

Love

Water

Communication

Which type of learner do you think you are?

Visual

Verbal

Aural

Kinesthetic

Which of these countries is not part of the United Kingdom?

Northern Ireland

England

Wales

Netherlands

Did you ever fail a class during your school years?

Nope, never

Just one

Several

I've failed many classes.

What planet in our solar system has an average temperature of 864° F?

Jupiter

Mercury

Mars

Venus

Are you well-versed in many school subjects?

I'd like to think so.

I'm skilled in just a few subjects.

No, not really

What does well-versed mean?

If you loved art class, then you should know all of your primary colors! Can you name them?

Red, yellow and green

Red, yellow and blue

Orange, yellow and red

Green, orange and purple

What type of intelligence lies within your brain?

Logical

Interpersonal

Linguistic

Musical

Which of these great philosophers is known as the Father of Western Philosophy?

Aristotle

Plato

Socrates

Kant

Are you afraid of asking people questions?

No, why would I be?

A little bit

It depends on the person.

Yes, this is very scary for me.

You've likely heard of the abbreviation "A.D." in terms of years (e.g., 702 A.D.). What does A.D. stand for?

Anno Domini

After death

After Domini

I have no idea.

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